The aim of the present study is to identify microRNAs (miRs) with high potential to be used
as biomarkers in plasma and/or serum to clinically diagnose, or provide accurate prognosis …

The choice of reference genes that are stably expressed amongst treatment groups is a
crucial step in real-time quantitative PCR gene expression studies. Recent guidelines have …

Crop leaves in full sunlight dissipate damaging excess absorbed light energy as heat. This
protective dissipation continues after the leaf transitions to shade, reducing crop …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a global public health
crisis. Although widespread vaccination campaigns are underway, their efficacy is reduced …

Plasticity can allow organisms to maintain consistent performance across a wide range of
environmental conditions. However, it remains largely unknown how costly plasticity is and …

In plants, a variety of stimuli trigger long-range calcium signals that travel rapidly along the
vasculature to distal tissues via poorly understood mechanisms. Here, we use quantitative …

Testing for the presence of coronavirus is an essential diagnostic tool for monitoring and
managing the current COVID-19 pandemic. The only reliable test in current use for testing …

We have examined the imprecision in the estimation of PCR efficiency by means of standard
curves based on strategic experimental design with large number of technical replicates. In …

The ability to edit plant genomes through gene targeting (GT) requires efficient methods to
deliver both sequence‐specific nucleases (SSN s) and repair templates to plant cells. This is …

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major constraint on cassava yields in East and
Central Africa and threatens production in West Africa. CBSD is caused by two species of …